Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Clinical Pathology

Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Clinical Pathology

Job Title : Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Clinical Pathology

Requisition Number : FE03605

Working Title : Clinical Pathologist / Clinical Chemist

Department Name : 7H600 : PATHOLOGY

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Type of Position : Faculty

Position Time Status : Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education :

PhD or MD / DO

Required Related Experience :

• Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.
• Knowledge of pathology and laboratory medicine practices in a variety of clinical, teaching and research environments.
• Demonstrated interest and ability in scholarly activity evidenced by peer review publications and investigative experience.

Required License / Registration / Certification :

• American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) certification / eligibility in Clinical Chemistry or American Board of Pathology (ABP) Certification in Clinical Pathology preferably with subspecialization in Clinical Chemistry.
• Licensed in Kentucky as required for provider.

Job Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is currently seeking an experienced clinical chemist to assume directorship of a ComACC-accredited Clinical Chemistry post-doctoral Fellowship in addition to other leadership roles.

Significant experience in high complexity clinical lab / director functions in support of an academic medical center clinical services and translational programs is preferred.

Academic rank, compensation and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate would join an academic hospital-based practice and engage in active laboratory management, teaching, and collaborative research programs.

Responsibilities will include clinical service (oversight of one or more of the clinical chemistry laboratories), teaching (primarily pathology residents and clinical chemistry fellows), and collaborative and / or independent research activities.

The Clinical Chemistry team at the University of Kentucky Medical Center is part of an integrated department of pathology with successful programs in anatomic and clinical pathology, a vibrant educational program for medical students, residents and fellows, including a COMACC accredited clinical chemistry fellowship and research affiliations with the Markey Cancer Center.

Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

Applicants should apply via the UK Jobs site and include an up-to-date curriculum vitae and letter of interest. Please have three letters of reference emailed to :

C. Darrell Jennings, MD

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Professor and Chairman

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education / Experience

• Ability to relate and communicate with internal and external faculty, staff, and other clients of this department.
• Knowledge of laboratory test interpretation, laboratory stewardship, and point of care testing.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled : Yes

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